She’s managed to secure herself a stay in the Love Island villa after Harrison Solomon chose to couple up with her, but it turns out that the Football Player wasn’t the only person that Lauren Wood had her eye on.
Speaking ahead of her entrance during Casa Amor Lauren admitted, ‘Harrison is a pretty boy, I like a pretty boy. He’s a bit cheeky and has a nice personality. Dejon is beautiful but I’m just not sure whether he’s trustworthy... I think he thinks that no one can hear him when he goes on these dates, when actually he says different things to Meg, so I’d be very wary of him though he’s beautiful to look at.’
Here's everything you need to know about Casa Amor’s latest success story Lauren Wood.
Who is Lauren Wood?
26-year-old Dog Walker Lauren hails from York and is keen to bring plenty of energy to the Love Island villa.
In her interview with the ITV producers Lauren admitted, ‘I’m just a bubbly person. I’m fun to be around and don’t take myself too seriously. Every boy I’ve ever met has said "you’re not what I thought" in a good way. I’ve been told I’ve got good energy.’
Who is Lauren Wood coupled up with?
After Harrison Solomon coupled up with her, Lauren bagged herself a trip to the main villa. Luckily Harrison’s previous partner Antonia Laites decided to recouple too with Cacherel Mercer. It’s fair to say that Harrison wasn't thrilled by Toni’s decision, but we can say we were thrilled by the war of words that ensued between the two of them.
What does all that mean for Lauren who’s seemingly caught in the middle?
Does Lauren Wood know any former Islanders?
Lauren’s entry into the Love Island villa is following in the footsteps of her close pal Chris Hughes as in ‘Should I rap a little to lighten the mood?’ Chris Hughes.
And not only that, but Lauren has actually been in the villa before!
Apparently Lauren was one of this year’s guinea pig Islanders who test out the villa and the format off camera ahead of the actual series, and producers loved her so much that they decided to have her return as an official contestant.
A source revealed, ‘Lauren was one of the dry run Islanders, but bosses loved her so guaranteed her a slot in Casa Amor.
‘Fans will feel like she’s going in there as a producer plant as she’s been specially chosen and has the added advantage of having been among crew, in the villa, and knows how everything works.’
They continued, ‘Certainly it’ll help her feel a bit more comfortable and confident.
‘There’s been other Islanders in the past who went from a dry runner to full cast.’
Does Lauren Wood have Instagram?
Of course she does! You can follow her @_laurenkwood. Plenty of stunning mirror selfies to take outfit inspo from.
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